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He yawned theatrically, making a little sound and stretching out his arms above his shoulders so I’d see his flexed biceps and his cute underarm hair. The kid was definitely flirting with me. Sitting there at the side of the pool, I wasn’t sure what to do next. I took off my tank top.

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If you want to have a better life in 10 years, identify what’s keeping you gridlocked in the habits you think bring you pleasure and pride.

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I wish I could say there has never been another incidence where I lost it, where I doubted love, where I caved into the demons of my past, forever tugging at my hand. But I can’t.

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Motivation is hard to maintain because we’ve pushed our goals too far into the future. It feels safe — even productive — continually “checking-in” on our long-term vision.

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Letting my grandkids go through my closet and try on clothes from when I was young. Becoming the Carrie Bradshaw of orthopedic shoes.

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Because of a relationship some would say was doomed to fail and claim is a waste of time I learned more about myself, I grew, I had my ideas challenged, and I am all the better for it.